What Made Headlines in 2014?

As we move towards 2015, this is a time of reflection, on the good and the bad. This year we had highlighted at Beliefnet stories that came from the news, sports, and entertainment. We here also learned a thing or two in 2014 from these stories that made our headlines like the NFL, Fergusson, pet heroes, and a brave basketball star.

Finding Hope in Ferguson

As store owners worked to pick up broken glass and debris from their property after two-week of violent protests, and vandalism—someone offered kindness. The shooting death of an unarmed Michael Brown by a police officer sparked outrage across the nation dividing residents and the police. Business owners also were victims. But a man came into a hair salon, barber shop among other stores offering 100 dollars to help rebuild the community. Salon owner Dellena Jones business sustained damage with the front door to her shop being smashed. The stranger was described as an elderly white man who lived in Ferguson for years, and he did not want to be identified, only to offer encouragement.